Neighbourhood:  Dunbar
City:  Vancouver

This simple, new craftsman home was designed for a professional couple with discerning tastes and a desire for clean contemporary lines blended with more traditional forms.

Neighbourhood:  Kitsilano
City:  Vancouver

This particular family had requirements for more living area on the top floor.  The challenge was to give them all of the rooms they were looking for, while still maintaining the character of the existing bungalow.

Neighbourhood:  Oakridge
City:  Vancouver

This new home in the heart of Oakridge was designed and built as an accessible home and includes a small elevator.  Other challenges were the restrictive zoning.

Neighbourhood:  Commercial Drive
City:  Vancouver

This four storey heritage home is blocks from popular commercial drive.  The client wished to maintain the traditional, early Vancouver form, but update the exterior and the top two floors.

Neighbourhood:  Kitsilano
City:  Vancouver

Another simple bungalow transformed in upper Kitsilano.  The challenge with this project was incorporating an existing, old addition at the back of the home, while trying to rescue the exterior character and form.

Neighbourhood:  City Hall / Cambie
City:  Vancouver

A turn of the century, delapidated rooming house was transformed into a legal triplex.  The challenge was to equal the character and density in this increasingly popular neighbourhood, while staying close to a strict budget.

Neighbourhood:  Kerrisdale
City:  Vancouver

A basic Vancouver home was given a generous top floor in this complete makeover on East Boulevard.  The challenge was to effectively plan space for this growing family, while stylistically fitting into the neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood:  Westwind
City:  Richmond

This beautiful home in south Richmond was also designed to be completely accessible.  Inside huge trusses allow for open spaces, and thoughtfully designed garden accentuate the the maritime feel of the exterior.

Neighbourhood:  Lynn Valley
City:  North Vancouver

An aging split level was given new life with an completely reworked floor plan and a modest garage and great room addition.  The challenge was to create a contemporary feeling with a thoughtful use of materials and landscaping.

Neighbourhood:  East Vancouver
City:  Vancouver

This typical post-war builder special was given new life and charm with a complete second storey addition and character upgrades including a front porch and simple period detailing.

OTHER WORK

The principals of HEARTH architectural Inc. have experience with many different architectural styles, from traditional and heritage to modern and contemporary; also, we have experience in all Lower Mainland municipalities.  To view an extensive portfolio of other work, or work in a neighbourhood near you, please contact our office by phone or email and we would be happy to give you access to other samples.